Merchant category codes
We use the following 4-digit ISO 18245 merchant category codes to classify your business.
Merchant category code | Description |
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0742 | Veterinary services |
0763 | Agricultural co-operative |
0780 | Landscaping and horticultural services |
1520 | General contractors - residential & commercial |
1711 | Heating, plumbing, and air conditioning contractors |
1731 | Electrical contractors |
1740 | Masonry, stonework, tile setting, plastering & insulation contractors |
1750 | Carpentry contractors |
1761 | Roofing and siding contractors |
1771 | Concrete work contractors |
1799 | Special trade contractors (not elsewhere classified) |
2741 | Miscellaneous publishing and printing |
2791 | Typesetting, plate making, and related services |
2842 | Specialty cleaning, polishing, & sanitation preparations |
3357 | Hertz |
3359 | Payless car rental |
3366 | Budget rent-a-car |
3370 | Rent-a-wreck |
3385 | Tropical rent-a-car |
3389 | Avis rent-a-car |
3390 | Dollar rent-a-car |
3393 | National car rental |
3395 | Thrifty car rental |
3398 | Econo-car rent-a-car |
3501 | Holiday Inns |
3502 | Best Western |
3503 | Sheraton |
3504 | Hilton |
3506 | Golden Tulip |
3507 | Friendship Inns |
3508 | Quality International |
3509 | Marriott |
3510 | Days Inns |
3512 | Intercontinental |
3515 | Rodeway Inns |
3516 | La Quinta Motor Inns |
3517 | Americana Hotels |
3520 | Meridien |
3527 | Downtowner Passport |
3528 | Red Lion |
3535 | Hilton International |
3536 | AMFAC Hotels |
3539 | Summerfield Suites Hotels |
3542 | Royal Hotels |
3543 | Four Seasons Hotels |
3546 | Hotel Sierra |
3550 | Regal 8 Inns |
3562 | Comfort Hotel International |
3565 | Relax Inns |
3573 | Sandman Hotels |
3574 | Venture Inn |
3575 | Vagabond Hotels |
3579 | Hotel Mercure |
3588 | Helmsley Hotels |
3590 | Fairmont Hotels Corporation |
3591 | Sonesta International Hotels |
3592 | Omni International |
3595 | Hospitality Inns |
3615 | Travelodge Motels |
3631 | Sleep Inn |
3637 | Ramada Inns |
3638 | Howard Johnson |
3641 | Sofitel Hotels |
3644 | Econo-Travel Motor Hotel |
3648 | De Vere Hotels |
3649 | Radisson |
3650 | Red Roof Inns |
3652 | Embassy Hotels |
3654 | Loews Hotels |
3660 | Knights Inns |
3665 | Hampton Inns |
3681 | Adams Mark |
3684 | Budget Host Inn |
3685 | Budgetel |
3687 | Clarion Hotel |
3690 | Courtyard by Marriott |
3692 | Doubletree |
3693 | Drury Inn |
3694 | Economy Inns of America |
3695 | Embassy Suites |
3699 | Midway Motor Lodge |
3700 | Motel 6 |
3703 | Residence Inns |
3704 | Royce Hotel |
3705 | Sandman Inns |
3706 | Shilo inns |
3707 | Shoney's Inns |
3709 | Super 8 Motels |
3715 | Fairfield Inns |
3716 | Carlton Hotels |
3722 | Wyndham |
3731 | Harrah's Hotels and Casinos |
3738 | Tropicana Resort and Casino |
3742 | Club Med |
3747 | Club Corp / Club Resorts |
3748 | Wellesley Inns |
3750 | Crowne Plaza Hotels |
3773 | The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino |
3783 | Town and Country Resort |
4011 | Freight Railways |
4111 | Local passenger transportation |
4112 | Passenger railways |
4119 | Ambulance services |
4121 | Taxicabs and limousines |
4131 | Bus lines |
4214 | Motor freight carriers and trucking |
4215 | Courier services |
4225 | Public warehousing and storage |
4411 | Steamship and cruise lines |
4457 | Boat rentals and leasing |
4468 | Marinas, marine service, and supplies |
4511 | Airlines and air carriers (not elsewhere classified) |
4582 | Airports, flying fields, and airport terminals |
4722 | Travel agencies and tour operators |
4784 | Toll and bridge fees |
4789 | Transportation services (not elsewhere classified) |
4812 | Telecommunication equipment and telephone sales |
4814 | Telecommunication service |
4815 | Visaphone |
4816 | Computer network / information services |
4821 | Telegraph services |
4829 | Wire Transfer Money Orders (WTMOS) |
4899 | Cable, satellite and other pay television, and radio services |
4900 | Utilities - electric, gas, water, sanitary |
5013 | Motor vehicle supplies and new parts |
5021 | Office and commercial furniture |
5039 | Construction materials (not elsewhere classified) |
5044 | Photographic, photocopy, microfilm equipment and supplies |
5045 | Computers and computer peripheral equipment and services |
5046 | Commercial equipment (not elsewhere classified) |
5047 | Medical, dental, ophthalmic, and hospital equipment and supplies |
5051 | Metal service centers and offices |
5065 | Electrical parts and equipment |
5072 | Hardware, equipment and supplies |
5074 | Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies |
5085 | Industrial supplies (not elsewhere classified) |
5094 | Precious stones, metals, watches, and jewelry |
5099 | Durable goods (not elsewhere classified) |
5111 | Stationery, office supplies, printing, and writing paper |
5122 | Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggist sundries |
5131 | Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods |
5137 | Men's, women's, and children's uniforms, and commercial clothing |
5139 | Commercial footwear |
5169 | Chemicals and allied products (not elsewhere classified) |
5172 | Petroleum and petroleum products |
5192 | Books, periodicals, and newspapers |
5193 | Florist supplies, nursery stock, and flowers |
5198 | Paint, varnishes, and supplies |
5199 | Nondurable goods (not elsewhere classified) |
5200 | Home supply warehouse stores |
5211 | Lumber and building materials stores |
5231 | Glass, paint, and wallpaper stores |
5251 | Hardware stores |
5261 | Nurseries and lawn and garden supply stores |
5271 | Mobile home dealers |
5300 | Wholesale clubs |
5309 | Duty free stores |
5310 | Discount stores |
5311 | Department stores |
5331 | Variety stores |
5399 | Miscellaneous general merchandise |
5411 | Grocery stores and supermarkets |
5422 | Freezer and locker meat provisioners |
5441 | Candy, nut, and confectionery stores |
5451 | Dairy products stores |
5462 | Bakeries |
5499 | Miscellaneous food stores - convenience stores and specialty markets |
5511 | Car and truck dealers (new and used) sales, service, repairs, parts, and leasing |
5521 | Car and truck dealers (used only) sales, service, repairs, parts, and leasing |
5531 | Auto and home supply stores (no longer valid MCC) |
5532 | Automotive tire stores |
5533 | Automotive parts and accessories stores |
5541 | Service stations |
5542 | Automated fuel dispensers |
5551 | Boat dealers |
5561 | Camper, recreational and utility trailer dealers |
5571 | Motorcycle shops and dealers |
5592 | Motor homes dealers |
5598 | Snowmobile dealers |
5599 | Miscellaneous automotive, aircraft, and farm equipment dealers (not elsewhere classified) |
5611 | Men's and boy's clothing and accessories stores |
5621 | Women's ready-to-wear stores |
5631 | Women's accessory and specialty shops |
5641 | Children's and infant's wear stores |
5651 | Family clothing stores |
5655 | Sports and riding apparel stores |
5661 | Shoe stores |
5681 | Furriers and fur shops |
5691 | Men's and women's clothing stores |
5697 | Tailors, seamstresses, mending and alterations |
5698 | Wig and toupee stores |
5699 | Miscellaneous apparel and accessory shops |
5712 | Furniture, home furnishings, and equipment stores, excepting appliances |
5713 | Floor covering stores |
5714 | Drapery, window covering, and upholstery stores |
5718 | Fireplace, fireplace screens and accessories stores |
5719 | Miscellaneous home furnishing specialty stores |
5722 | Household appliance stores |
5732 | Electronics stores |
5733 | Music stores - musical instruments, pianos, and sheet music |
5734 | Computer software stores |
5735 | Record stores |
5811 | Caterers |
5812 | Eating places & restaurants |
5813 | Drinking places - bars, taverns, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, and discotheques |
5814 | Fast food restaurants |
5912 | Drug stores and pharmacies |
5921 | Package stores - beer, wine, and liquor |
5931 | Used merchandise and secondhand stores |
5932 | Antique shops - sales, repairs, and restoration services |
5933 | Pawn shops |
5935 | Wrecking and salvage yards |
5937 | Antique reproductions |
5940 | Bicycle shops - sales and service |
5941 | Sporting goods stores |
5942 | Book stores |
5943 | Stationery stores, office and school supply stores |
5944 | Jewelry stores, watches, clocks, and silverware stores |
5945 | Hobby, toy, and game shops |
5946 | Camera and photographic supply stores |
5947 | Gift, card, novelty and souvenir shops |
5948 | Luggage and leather goods stores |
5949 | Sewing needlework, fabric, and piece goods stores |
5950 | Glassware / crystal stores |
5960 | Direct marketing - insurance services |
5962 | Direct marketing - travel-related arrangement services (high risk MCC) |
5963 | Door-to-door sales |
5964 | Direct marketing - catalog merchant |
5965 | Direct marketing - combination catalog and retail merchant |
5966 | Direct marketing - outbound telemarketing merchant (high risk MCC) |
5967 | Direct marketing - inbound tele-services merchant (high risk MCC) |
5968 | Direct marketing - continuity/subscription merch. |
5969 | Direct marketing - other direct marketers (not elsewhere classified) |
5970 | Artists supply and craft shops |
5971 | Art dealers and galleries |
5972 | Stamp and coin stores |
5973 | Religious goods stores |
5975 | Hearing aids - sales, service, and supply |
5976 | Orthopedic goods - prosthetic devices |
5977 | Cosmetic stores |
5978 | Typewriters - sales, rentals, & service |
5983 | Fuel dealers - fuel oil, wood, coal, liquefied petroleum |
5992 | Florists |
5993 | Cigar stores and stands |
5994 | News dealers and newsstands |
5995 | Pet shops, pet foods and supplies stores |
5996 | Swimming pools - sales and service |
5997 | Electric razor stores |
5998 | Tent and awning shops |
5999 | Miscellaneous and specialty retail shops |
6010 | Financial institutions - manual cash disbursements |
6011 | Financial institutions - automated cash disbursements |
6012 | Financial institutions merchandise and services |
6051 | Non-financial institutions - foreign currency, money orders, and travelers cheques |
6211 | Security brokers / dealers |
6300 | Insurance sales, underwriting, & premiums |
6381 | Insurance premiums |
6399 | Insurance not elsewhere classified |
6513 | Real estate agents and managers - rentals |
7011 | Lodging - hotels, motels, resorts, and central reservation services (not elsewhere classified) |
7012 | Timeshares |
7032 | Sporting and recreational camps |
7033 | Trailer parks and campgrounds |
7210 | Laundry, cleaning, and garment services |
7211 | Laundries - family and commercial |
7216 | Dry cleaners |
7217 | Carpet and upholstery cleaning |
7221 | Photographic studios |
7230 | Beauty and barber shops |
7251 | Shoe repair shops, shoe shine parlors, and hat cleaning shops |
7261 | Funeral service and crematories |
7273 | Dating and escort services |
7276 | Tax preparation service |
7277 | Counseling services - debt, marriage, and personal |
7278 | Buying and shopping services and clubs |
7296 | Clothing rental - costumes, uniforms, and formal wear |
7297 | Massage parlors |
7298 | Health and beauty spas |
7299 | Miscellaneous personal services (not elsewhere classified) |
7311 | Advertising services |
7321 | Consumer credit reporting agencies |
7332 | Photocopying & blueprinting services |
7333 | Commercial photography, art, and graphics |
7338 | Quick copy, reproduction and blueprinting services |
7339 | Stenographic and secretarial support |
7342 | Exterminating and disinfecting services |
7349 | Cleaning, maintenance, and janitorial services |
7361 | Employment agencies and temporary help services |
7372 | Computer programming, data processing, and integrated systems design services |
7375 | Information retrieval services |
7379 | Computer maintenance, repair, and services (not elsewhere classified) |
7392 | Management, consulting, and public relations services |
7393 | Detective agencies, protective services, and security services |
7394 | Equipment, tool, furniture, and appliance rental and leasing |
7395 | Photofinishing laboratories and photo developing |
7399 | Business services (not elsewhere classified) |
7512 | Automobile rental agency |
7513 | Truck and utility trailer rentals |
7519 | Motor home and recreational vehicle rentals |
7523 | Parking lots and garages |
7531 | Automotive body repair shops |
7534 | Tire retreading and repair shops |
7535 | Automotive paint shops |
7538 | Automotive service shops (non-dealer) |
7542 | Car washes |
7549 | Towing services |
7622 | Electronics repair shops |
7623 | Air conditioning and refrigeration repair shops |
7629 | Electrical and small appliance repair shops |
7631 | Watch, clock and jewelry repair |
7641 | Furniture - reupholstery, repair, and refinishing |
7692 | Welding services |
7699 | Miscellaneous repair shops and related services |
7829 | Motion picture and video tape production and distribution |
7832 | Motion picture theaters |
7841 | Video tape rental stores |
7911 | Dance halls, studios, and schools |
7922 | Theatrical producers and ticket agencies |
7929 | Bands, orchestras, and miscellaneous entertainers (not elsewhere classified) |
7932 | Billiard and pool establishments |
7933 | Bowling alleys |
7941 | Commercial sports, professional sports clubs, athletic fields, and sports promoters |
7991 | Tourist attractions and exhibits |
7992 | Public golf courses |
7993 | Video amusement game supplies |
7994 | Video game arcades / establishments |
7995 | Betting, including lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, off-track betting and wagers at race tracks |
7996 | Amusement parks, circuses, carnivals, and fortune tellers |
7997 | Membership clubs, country clubs, and private golf courses |
7998 | Aquariums, seaquariums, dolphinariums |
7999 | Recreation services (not elsewhere classified) |
8011 | Doctors and physicians (not elsewhere classified) |
8021 | Dentists and orthodontists |
8031 | Osteopaths |
8041 | Chiropractors |
8042 | Optometrists and ophthalmologists |
8043 | Opticians, optical goods, and eyeglasses |
8049 | Podiatrists and chiropodists |
8050 | Nursing and personal care facilities |
8062 | Hospitals |
8071 | Medical and dental laboratories |
8099 | Medical services and health practitioners (not elsewhere classified) |
8111 | Legal services and attorneys |
8211 | Elementary and secondary schools |
8220 | Colleges, universities, professional schools, and junior colleges |
8241 | Correspondence schools |
8244 | Business and secretarial schools |
8249 | Vocational and trade schools |
8299 | Schools and educational services (not elsewhere classified) |
8351 | Child care services |
8398 | Charitable and social service organizations |
8641 | Civic, social, and fraternal associations |
8651 | Political organizations |
8661 | Religious organizations |
8675 | Automobile associations |
8699 | Membership organizations (not elsewhere classified) |
8734 | Testing laboratories (non-medical testing) |
8911 | Architectural, engineering, and surveying services |
8931 | Accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping services |
8999 | Professional sevices (not elsewhere classified) |
9211 | Court costs, including alimony and child support |
9222 | Fines |
9223 | Bail and bond payments |
9311 | Tax payments |
9399 | Government services (not elsewhere classified) |
9402 | Postal services - government only |
9405 | US federal government agencies or departments |
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